As if that wasn’t bad enough, the film goes through a bit of an identity crisis. It is easy to see that the minds behind this film wanted to make a more serious satire about the woes of marriage and the temptations of fate. But instead they get scared that maybe their audience won’t buy that, causing them to reach for laughs instead of writing an intelligent flick.
The film does get some laughs however, thanks to leading man Chris Rock’s natural ability to be funny no matter what the situation. Steve Buscemi also lends a hand in the comedy department as Richard’s philandering business partner. Sadly though, a few laughs here and there aren’t enough to make this a good choice on any level. Chris Rock is funny, yes. And I will buy every comedy CD he ever puts out. But thanks to I Think I Love My Wife, the next time I see his name next to the words “written and directed by”, I may just look for something else.
Final Grade: 
I Think I Love My Wife is in theaters March 16, has a running time of 90 minutes and is Rated R for pervasive language and some sexual content.
Article comments
1 - Constance
Ah, man. I was hoping this movie would be great. Oh well, now I have an excuse to go see Premonition.
2 - Neil Miller
Constance -- If you think I messed up your plans for this film, don't read my Premonition review (which should be up later today). Trust me.
3 - Belle
I was looking forward to this movie, as well. My hope is that your young age prevented you from fully appreciating the film's content. However, I doubt it. It's probably just not that good.
4 - Lisa McKay
Well, A.O. Scott of the New York Times liked it very much -- so hopefully those of you who were looking forward to it will see it and judge for yourselves. Remember that a review is one person's reasoned opinion about something -- your mileage may vary!
5 - Steve C.
I still want to see it, if only to see what Rock's done with the framework he's unexpectedly given himself -- unmentioned here is the fact that this film is a remake of Eric Rohmer's Chloe in the Afternoon. There, the premise worked remarkably well; the inclusion of Viagra jokes here makes me wary, but I'm trying to remain optimistic.
Also, don't you go slagging Head of State now...